One eco-friendly building material is straw bale.
Building a house with straw bales has a number of benefits including:
- energy efficiency
- using natural materials
- soundproofing
- fire resistance
- wonderful aesthetics
- cost-effectiveness
- suitability for owner builders
We often have straw bale homes open for Sustainable House Day and they are always popular with visitors.
Below are some images of straw bale homes being constructed.
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